My daughter, Lauren, has attended Barney Bear Childminding since my return to work in July 2009, when she was just six months of age. Lauren attends full time (5 days per week), and my elder two daughters who are 10 and 7 attend during some of the school holidays. We choose to send the elder two to Gemma's (Barney Bear's) rather than to a school holiday club as the care they receive whilst there is exceptional, as is Lauren's. They all look forward to going there as there is always so much to do. They are reguarly taken out for day trips and picnics or to local play areas and farms, all of which they love.

I have always found Gemma to be an excellent childminder and extremely professional and caring in her important role as a childcare provider. Anybody can care for children but it takes a certain type of personality to be able to bond with children and do their job extremely well, Gemma has exceeded all of our expectations of what we would expect in a childcare provider. She is approachable, caring and provides an excellent all round childcare facility and my three daughters all adore her. The smiles on their faces are evidence of what a great time they have at Barney Bear's.
I think the key thing to note when searching for a childminder is whether or not their role is just a "job" - with Gemma it isn't, she genuinely loves what she does and truly cares about the children she looks after.

I have no hesitation in recommending the outstanding childcare service that Barney Bear Childminding offers - and can assure you that you would not be disappointed should you choose to let your child attend there too.